The State School Board ratified the appointment of Joel Coleman as interim state superintendent of public instruction despite concerns that a pending lawsuit filed by Coleman's wife presents a conflict of interest.

Demand for apartments in Salt Lake County is at a decadelong high, according to a new report. The overall valleywide vacancy rate for residential rental housing registered at 3 percent — the lowest rate in 13 years.

A 16-year-old Saratoga Springs boy has been arrested in connection with a bomb threat on the first day of school at Westlake High School on Tuesday. Police say he is also responsible for similar threats or "swatting" throughout the country.